PEAR PANDOWDY

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I pulled out this recipe one night when my husband was craving something sweet, and it was a big hit with both of us. It's a superb last-minute dessert that almost melts in your mouth. -Jennifer Class, Kirkland, Washington.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

2 medium firm pears, peeled and sliced
2 tablespoons brown sugar
4-1/2 teaspoons butter
1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
TOPPING:
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons plus 1/2 teaspoon sugar, divided
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup cold butter, cubed
2 tablespoons water
Vanilla ice cream, optional

Steps:

In a small saucepan, combine the first 6 ingredients. Cook and stir over medium heat until pears are tender, about 5 minutes. Pour into a greased 3-cup baking dish. , In a small bowl, combine the flour, 2 tablespoons sugar, baking powder and salt; cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in water. Sprinkle over pear mixture. Sprinkle with remaining sugar. , Bake, uncovered, at 375° until a toothpick inserted into topping comes out clean and topping is lightly browned, 20-25 minutes. If desired, serve warm with ice cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 594 calories, Fat 32g fat (20g saturated fat), Cholesterol 84mg cholesterol, Sodium 572mg sodium, Carbohydrate 76g carbohydrate (45g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 4g protein.